ORGANIZER

DATE

18. 8. 2018

PLACE

Hrádek nad Nisou – recrelational area of Kristýna. Free entrance and parking is located in Kristýna North (in front of Kristýna Autocamp).

ROUTE

The routes of the marathon (30km / 50km / 80km) lead through the Lusatian Mountains and the Ještěd Ridge. These are designed according the motto: “Maximum nature, minimum asphalt!” Race for children is located near lake Kristýna. MORE ABOUT ROUTES

PRESENTATION

Friday on the 17. 8. 2018 from 16 till 19 hod.

Saturday on the 18. 8. 2018 from 8 till 10:30 hod. (adults)

Saturday on the 18. 8. 2018 from 8 till 9:30 hod. (children!!!)

Presentation is situated on the beach of lake Kristýna, next to the bar Panorama.

START

10:00 h. – children

11:00 h. – routes 50 a 80 km

11:30 h. – route 30 km

All routes start on the beach of lake Kristýna. Finish is in this place also.

The categories are primarily based on the year of birth! Competitors aged 15-18 (category of Cadets and Juniors) have to hand over agreement of parents on the day of the race! (Form will be available in presentation). Competitors under the age of 15 have to start only with parent (trainer) and agreement of parents also!

CATEGORY OF PAIRS (80km)

Both bikers (can be 2 men or 2 women or men + women) are ranked only in the pair category, not in the individual ranking. The time of both bikers will add up in the finish. The bikers mustnt move away from each one more than 1 minute, otherwise they will be penalized by 1 hour. Physical assistance is allowed (push to uphill), but without the use of technical tools (pulling rope). At the presentation on the day of the race, the applications mustn’t be submitted together in a pair and fill in the same name of team!!!

INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS OF HAVEN MTB SERIES!!!

Bike Babí léto is governed by own categories and rules, which will be recalculated into categories of series a few days after the race. Every competitor older than 17 years (including), who wants to score in the adult series must pass a 50 km track!!!

REFRESHMENT

Competitors of 30 km receive a refreshment package in advance, because there is no refreshment on the route. Two refreshment stations in Zdislava and Rynoltice are prepared for the 50 km. For the 80 km there are three refreshment stations – the first one at Panenská Hůrka, the other in Zdislava and the third in Rynoltice. In the finish will be prepare for all competitors chicken pasta and drinks (beer or non-alcoholic drinks).

PRICES AND TOMBOLA

The winner on the 80km gets a record on the famous cup of the race. The winners of the 30,50,80 km get a smaller cups. The first three in each category will receive a prize. The first three in children’s categories will receive medals and other prizes. All racers will be able to win prizes in a rich tombola, so be sure to place your coupon in the box on the tombola (you will receive it on the presentation)!

HEALTH PROTECTION

The health care provider is present at the finish, the mountain service on the track, the refreshment stations are equipped with first help. In case of injury or significant technical problems, the SOS contact number is write on the back side of the start number. An organizing service along the route will be available in case of emergency too.

MARKING OF ROUTE

Shortly before the start of the marathon, current route information will be presented – possible changes, dangerous sections or type of markup. The first and last competitor will be accompanied by a motor vehicle. The route is marked with orange arrows on asphalt, red-and-white tape on branches and black arrows on a yellow background on trees and columns.

REGULATION

Competitors of the race by confirming the on-line registration or registration in a day of race confirm and take note of the following rules of the MTB marathon Bike Babí léto, which is organized by the Goodway z.s. All information about regulation are mentioned in Czech language in the end of the page here HERE.